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Food and Agribusiness

A Taste of Ohio’s Food Industry

Quality food matters now more than ever. Consumers want fresh, healthy, and nourishing options. Ohio has everything food and agribusiness companies need to make that a reality.

 

Ohio is home to the complete food value chain. This means high quality and freshness are guaranteed from Ohio’s farms to the consumer’s table. Ohio’s food value chain, coupled with a versatile infrastructure, abundant fresh water, low-cost natural gas and a competitive business climate, gives companies the ability to obtain raw materials, produce goods and deliver products to market with greater efficiency. Plus, with a wealth of R&D partners in Ohio, the best products will keep improving.

 

In Ohio, it’s not just about an end product. It’s about nourishing a better life – both for consumers and companies. Be a part of cultivating something big. Grow in Ohio.

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Ohio's Farming Legacy

Food and agribusiness is one of the largest industries in Ohio, boasting hundreds of companies that cultivate, process, package, distribute, and market food and drinks enjoyed

From Field to Fork

Stories from Ohio’s Thriving Food and Agribusiness Industry

Ohio's Comprehensive Value Chain

From controlled environments to consumers, Ohio cultivates growth and success for leading brands.

Ingredients for Success

Food and agribusiness is one of the largest industries in Ohio, boasting hundreds of companies that cultivate, process, package, distribute and market food and drinks enjoyed by consumers around the world. The proximity to and relationships with industry and academic partners result in faster, more affordable access to every part of the value chain. Companies at any point in the value chain have access to the partners they need to succeed in Ohio.

Utilize an affordable, connected infrastructure.

  • Ohio’s central location and multiple transportation options offer efficient, cost effective ways to obtain raw materials, produce goods and deliver food to market.

Find a wide range of talent.

  • With its farming history and numerous colleges and universities offering agricultural programs and degrees, Ohio has all levels of talent, from entry-level workers to management-level executives, ready to help companies reach success.

Expand R&D capabilities.

  • Companies can partner with and learn from industry leaders as well as leverage the state’s R&D resources to drive their bottom line.
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J.T.M. continues to expand its facilities to meet our customers’ needs in the Food Service, School, Military and Retail segments nationwide. JobsOhio has been an integral part of this process and has been at our side as we have moved through the most recent two expansions.
- Brian Hofmeier -
Vice President of Education and Governmental Sales. / J.T.M. Food Group

Agribusiness in Ohio:

#1

State for Swiss cheese production

#1

State in Sour Cream Production

#2

State for egg production (by units)

1500+

Food Manufacturers

44

Refrigerated Storage Facilities

13.1

million acres of farmland

#5

Soybean production in the nation with 282 million bushels produced annually

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